Table 1: To fry and grind
Oil
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2 tsp
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Channa dal
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1 tsp
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Urad dal
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1 tsp
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Cumin seeds
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1/2 tsp
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Curry leaves
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5
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Red Chillies
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3
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Shallots chopped
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1/2 Cup
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Tomato chopped
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1/2 Cup
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Salt
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Turmeric powder
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1/4 tsp
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Coriander powder
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1 tsp
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Shredded coconut
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3 tbsp
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Coriander leaves
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2 stalks
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Table 2:
Gingelly Oil
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2 tsp
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Mustard seeds
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1/4 tsp
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Onion(Finely chopped)
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1/4 Cup
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Curry leaves
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3
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small size Bitter gourd
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1
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Tamarind
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Half Lemon Size
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Jaggery
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1.5 tsp
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- Heat Oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, urad dal and channa dhal. When Channa dal turns golden colour, add red chillies,curry leaves and shallots. Fry till shallots turn translucent
- Add tomatoes and fry till tomatoes turn mushy.Add salt, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Fry for 2 minutes.
- Lastly add shredded coconut and coriander leaves. Switch off the stove and allow the mixture to cool down. Grind the mixture into smooth paste by adding enough water. Transfer it to a bowl and keep it ready.
- Soak tamarind in hot water for 10 minutes. Squeeze the seeds and fibre to get the tamarind juice.
- Take oil from table 2 and heat it in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter add finely chopped onion and curry leaves. Fry till onions turn translucent.
- Wash and cut bitter gourd into circles. Remove the seeds.
- Once the onion turn translucent add bitter gourd. Fry for 5 mins.
- Add grind-ed mixture and 1 cup of water. Allow the gravy to boil . When the gravy boils, add tamarind juice. Add jaggery and cook till Oil separates.
- Adjust salt if needed. Check if bitter gourd is cooked.
looks delicious. will try and let u know soon
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ReplyDeleteThe gourd is best remedy for diabetes. I cook it all the time and of the best ways of is this curry, with spices and tamarind juice.
ReplyDeleteWow nice platter Nithya..:-) Kulambu looks really tempting
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ReplyDeleteVery nice Nithya, lovely tempting kuzhambu....
ReplyDeleteSame pinch dear :) Ur kulambu looks awesome !!
ReplyDeleteThis was my first try from ur Blog Nithya:) It was a big hit in my home.
ReplyDeleteThank u for this recipe with appropriate measures.
Thanks Krithika for your feedback..Glad you liked my recipe..
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